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Avalanche Report in Jackson Hole

This avalanche backcountry report is updated daily during the winter season with rapidly changing conditions. The following is the Teton Area Avalanche report. JHAvalanche also includes reports on Continental Divide Trails/Togwotee Pass and Southwest Trails/Grey's River Area.

General Jackson Hole Avalanche Hazard Report:

Teton Area
Jackson Ranger District, POB 1689, Jackson WY 83001
- Issued:  March 10, 2010 6:04 AM - MST

G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - H A Z A R D

MAR 10 /2010 -> Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely aside from shallow loose new snow sloughs on very steep slopes and isolated pockets of wind slab up a foot deep in upper elevation cliff areas and very steep, shaded avalanche starting zones.

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High Elevations (9,000´-10,500´) Morning LOW Morning LOW
Mid Elevations (7,500´-9,000´) Morning LOW Morning LOW
Low Elevations (6,000´-7,500´) Morning LOW Morning LOW

C O N D I T I O N S

Extreme: Wide spread areas of unstable snow exist and avalanches are certain on some slopes. Backcountry travel should be avoided.
High: Mostly unstable snow exists on a variety of aspects and slope angles. Natural avalanches are likely. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.
Considerable: Dangerous unstable slabs exist on steep terrain on certain aspects. Human triggered avalanches probable. Natural avalanches possible.
Moderate: Areas of unstable snow exist. Human triggered avalanches are possible. Larger triggers may be necessary as the snowpack becomes more stable. Use caution.
Low: Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely except in isolated pockets.

M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - P A S T - 2 4 - H O U R S

At 10,400' Elevation: 5 AM Temp:6° F Max Temp: 32 ° F Avg Wind Direction:Southwesterly Avg. Wind Speed:11 Max Wind Gust: 23
 
Location
Snowfall/Prec. Total Snow Depth Total Snowfall
At 8,800' Elevation (Chief Joseph Plot) 1" / 0.0" 76" 337"
At 9,300' Elevation (Raymer Plot) 1" / 0.0" 61" 300"
At 9,580' Elevation (Rendezvous Bowl Plot)
1" / 0.0" 70" 331"

M O U N T A I N - W E A T H E R - F O R E C A S T - F O R - T O D A Y

Mostly cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate snow showers.

Temperature Forecast for 8,000´-9,000´:

Rising into the 20's.

Ridge Top Wind Forecast for 10,000´: Southwest veering towards the north at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Snowfall Expected Next 24 Hours: 1 to 3"

D A I L Y - G E N E R A L - A V A L A N C H E - A D V I S O R Y

Mostly stable snow exists. Avalanches are unlikely aside from shallow loose new snow sloughs on very steep slopes and isolated pockets of wind slab up a foot deep in upper elevation cliff areas and very steep, shaded avalanche starting zones.

Go to JHAvalanche.org to get the latest, most up-to-date avalanche and backcountry forcast that may change throughout the day.

For further information call 307-733-2664 To report an avalanche observation call 307-739-2607

 

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